Broker
Victor Millwell rolls out self-service motor caravan portal to brokers
Victor Millwell has announced that its online portal MotorCaravan Plus has been opened up to the full broker market.
Axa Assistance reports rise in turnover and profit
Axa Assistance has announced a 5.2% increase in turnover to £829.2m (€929m) for 2010 from £788m in 2009 along with a rise in net profit to £17.8m (2009: £11.2m).
MMA moves to boost commercial underwriting nationwide
MMA Insurance has announced a series of new appointments and promotions across the country to expand its commercial underwriting team.
Business insolvency rate stabilises in UK
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed that mid-sized and large businesses performed better in June this year than in 2010.
RSA relaunches into legal indemnity market
RSA has announced a strategic partnership with independent broker Litigation Protection to focus on legal indemnity with solicitors and licensed conveyancers as it seeks “a dominant position in the market”.
Axa recruitment signals "core market growth"
Axa Assistance UK today announced the appointment of Kelly Ward as sales and marketing director with a view to accelerating growth in the motor, property, health and legal assistance sectors.
L&G warns of increase in burglaries
Legal & General (L&G) has queried the findings of the British Crime Survey which reported a 14% increase in burglaries in England and Wales but found “no evidence” that the recession is having an impact on overall crime figures.
Ageas moves to strengthen broker relationships
Ageas has appointed Roy Watkinson to the new position of head of commercial pricing and underwriting to support the growth of its commercial lines business.
Jelf targets the North West for growth
Jelf Manson has appointed Alan Sumner to the newly created role of North West sales director, as the broking group looks to grow its business in the region.
Flaxman appointed to CEDR commercial mediation service panel
Roger Flaxman has been appointed as a member at the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution’s (CEDR) commercial mediation service, CEDR Solve, as one of 18 insurance specialists on the 120-strong panel.
Carruthers follows Blanc to Axa Commercial
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed Max Carruthers as chief operating officer. He will join the business towards the end of 2011.
THB Group doubles pre-tax profits to £1.9m
THB Group has announced an increase in broking profits to £4.8m along with a group pre-tax profit of £1.9m for the six months ended 30 April 2011.
Broker stars in Microsoft advert
Reading-based Macbeth Chartered Insurance Brokers features in a video advert for Microsoft’s new cloud computing solution, Office 365.
Another senior figure leaves as Towergate IPO looms
Chief operating officer Max Carruthers has left Towergate, Insurance Age understands.
SSP launches Keychoice Distribution
Technology provider SSP has restructured with Keychoice Distribution unveiled as a single point of access to all the group’s products and services for its 1,000 independent brokers.
Bennetts rebrands to become major player in the South
Insurance Broker Bennetts Commercial has unveiled its rebrand.
Gallagher Heath strengthens in the Midlands
Gallagher Heath, formerly known as Heath Lambert, has recruited four senior executives to be based at its Birmingham office.
Survey reveals limited remote working capability in insurance
A survey by Hyland Software of insurance professionals across the UK, Europe and Asia has found that 37% of respondents changed their business model and diversified into new sectors including increased product and service lines during the economic…
IIB calls for FSCS review after 900% levy increase
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has presented research to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services (APPGIFS) showing that brokers with an income of £500,000, £1m or £5m have seen their Financial Services Compensation…
Jonathan Swift elected co-ordinator of insurance’s APPG
At the annual general meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services (APPGIFS), Jonathan Swift, group editor-in-chief of Insurance Age and sister title Post, was elected as the APPGIFS’ co-ordinator.
Banks to offload 10% of Brightside holding
Arron Banks, chief executive officer of Bristol-based Brightside Group, is to sell 10% of his share holding and grant security to an unconnected third party of nearly eight million ordinary shares in the company, it has been announced.
Biba slams Zurich Municipal over anti-broker marketing
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has hit out at Zurich over the content of a Zurich Municipal advert urging customers to “cut out the middle man”.
Heath Lambert loses two in Scotland to rival
Towergate Scotland has made two appointments to its Edinburgh-based broking team as it looks to grow its presence in the Scottish capital.